A Rainbow in the Clouds at Cloud and Kelly’s
Reserve your first Friday of every month for “Rainbow in the Clouds” at Cloud and Kelly’s Public House, and celebrate the incredible diversity of our town. Read More
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So, You Think Multiparty Would be Better? The Grass is Always Greener
We will likely always have two dominant parties, not because of a grand conspiracy to silence minority viewpoints, but because of the physics of the system itself. Read More
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Northwest Salmon Hatcheries: An Expensive Non-Solution
In the Pacific Northwest, a major issue natural resource managers face is how to best deal with our steadily declining fish populations. Read More
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Military Targets Corvallis High Schools: Too Young to Drink, Old Enough to Serve
The decision to join the military is wrong for some, and perfectly right for others. But we absolutely shouldn’t be targeting kids below the age of 18, many of whom are not even capable yet of weighing the risks involved, for military recruitment. Read More
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OSU’s INTO Program: An Issue of Public vs. Private Gain
It’s hard to argue with broadening campus diversity without coming across like a xenophobic scumbag—but behind all the “valued global experiences and perspectives” backslapping, there’s the glint of money. Read More
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Facebook: Just Say No to Weapons of Mass Distraction
The almost limitless connectivity of Facebook means users are inundated with sponsored ads, suggested “likes,” unsolicited lists of friends’ activities, and questionable sidebar advertisements. Read More
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Corvallis Fills its Pantry
Corvallis’ Fill Your Pantry Day features staple crops such as dried beans, flours, and grains from more than 10 local farms, priced in bulk—don’t forget to pre-order to guarantee your choices! Read More
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Culture Fail: Online Harassment vs. Freedom of Speech
On October 12th, Adrian Chen, a writer for the online news site Gawker, revealed the identity of Violentacrez, a highly influential and controversial Redditor—was Violentacrez’s freedom of expression violated by this doxxing? Read More
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A Corvallis Advocate Haiku
A Corvallis Advocate haiku, poetically penned by Mica Habarad Read More
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2 Towns Ciderhouse: Dam Fine Cider Gets New Digs
2 Towns Ciderhouse recently expanded into a larger facility in Corvallis; the ciderhouse offers three mainstay varieties of cider, made with ingredients entirely from the Northwest. Read More
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Corvallis’ Enviofuel: The Veggie Oil REVOLUTION
The company Enviofuel in Corvallis outfits diesel vehicles with a system that lets them run on straight vegetable oil. Read More
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New All-Weather Path at Timberhill
The number of all-weather nature trails in Corvallis is set to increase with the completion of a new half-mile wood and gravel path in the Timberhill area. Read More
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Teen Writing Group: At Corvallis-Benton Public Library
Writerly youth of Corvallis should consider visiting the library’s Teen Writers Group. Read More
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Celebrate National Novel Writing Month with 50,000 Words
November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. The goal: write 50,000 words in 30 days. Read More
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Fire Expert Set to Speak at OSU
Fire is a paradox—it’s an ally, a tool, and a danger all at once, and it’s a fascinating example of how words have shaped the attitude of human beings toward a life essential. Read More
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